Three people taken to hospital

Driver 'fled scene of crash'

Just in, below is the full statement from police

Emergency Services are currently in attendance of an RTC on Warbreck Moor, Liverpool this afternoon (8th January).

The incident was reported to us shortly after 3pm that a car, a Silver Vauxhall Astra had been involved in a collision with a pedestrian. Two other pedestrians were also reportedly injured after being hit by debris.

Three pedestrians were taken to hospital, one of them with a suspected fractured ankle and wrist.

The car was recovered at the scene however, the driver, described as white, around 5ft9, of slim build and wearing a grey tracksuit is reported to have made off from the scene.

Whilst officers continue to trace the driver, we are urging anyone that may have witnessed what happened or has information that could help with our investigation to contact @MerPolCC or call 101 quoting log 530 of 8th January.

16:54KEY EVENT

Latest video from the scene

16:52Peter Harris

Staff & customers of nearby pub came out to help

Our reporter at the scene has been told how staff and customers of nearby pub came out to help shorting after the incident.

16:47Peter Harris

"They could've been killed"

16:45Peter Harris

Early reports suggested that a number of pedestrians had been hit

Previous reports suggested a number of pedestrians were hit by the car.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service told the ECHO earlier that three people had been taken hospital.

16:41Peter Harris

Extensive damage to vehicle

16:38Peter Harris

Small cordon still in place

Motorists in the area should be advised that a small cordon is still in place blocking the road.

16:37

More pictures from the scene

Pictures show a huge police presence at the scene with at least three police vehicles.

Part of the railing is clearly smashed up next to the pedestrian crossing.

16:35Peter Harris

Our reporter is at the scene

16:29

Three ambulances sent to scene

North West Ambulance Service said three ambulances had been dispatched to Warbreck Moor.

A spokeswoman said one person had suffered an arm injury.It is still a breaking incident but early indications suggest there are no serious injuries.Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said their crew spent 20 minutes at the scene, and had made the car “safe.”

16:24

Car smashed into railings at pedestrian crossing

Dramatic pictures show a silver Astra has smashed into railings at a pedestrian crossing.

At least one fire engine and three ambulances are at the scene.

One onlooker contacted the ECHO to say a silver Astra had come to the junction, from the direction of Fazakerley.

It is still unclear how many people are injured.

16:15KEY EVENT

Car 'mounts pavement & ploughs into pedestrians'

A car has reportedly mounted the pavement and ploughed into several pedestrians.

Emergency services converged on Warbreck Moor in Walton this afternoon after a serious crash, outside the Black Bull pub.

Police, three ambulances and a fire crew attended the scene just after 3pm following reports a car had ploughed into pedestrians on the pavement.